Browse the site by category

Renewable energy in Caribbean discussed at Guyana forum

True to its efforts to preserve the natural and human resources in the Caribbean region, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2012 Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism...


Guyana considers utilizing landfills for Energy with UK company

Two men load waste on a truck in St. Kitts. Credit:Desmond Brown/IPS Buy this picture GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Apr 20, 2012 (IPS) – The tourist brochure...


ASU conducts renewable policy workshop in Guyana

An ASU-led delegation recently headed to Guyana to discuss and identify ways to accelerate the deployment of solar power to help Guyana meet...


USAID clean energy project to assist with solar energy services in Guyana

Hinterland health facilities to benefit GUYANA, as it continues its endeavours to provide sustainable renewable energy sources has recognised the need to address the...


Guyana to benefit from 600M financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects from IDB and JICA

Guyana is among several countries to receive up to 600 million dollar in financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects from the...


Bio Energy is critical for Agriculture Development- Dr. Ramsammy

Bio Energy is critical to the development of the country’s Agriculture Sector. This is according to Agriculture Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, who during...


Multi-sectoral approach needed to deal with bio-energy development -participants hear at capacity building workshop

Minister of Agriculture Dr. Leslie Ramsammy at the opening of the training programme in bio-fuel capacity building GEORGETOWN (GINA) – As Guyana’s energy...


The Caribbean’s Future In Renewable Energy Is Bright

“The Caribbean represents a huge potential for renewable energy projects, primarily because of the ideal climate conditions which exist there for solar, wind...


Guyana signed biofuel MoU with ANSA McAl

Guyana-based ANSA McAL Trading Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Guyana government for the establishment of an ethanol production project...


(CLOSED) EOI: SUPPORT TO THE CARIBBEAN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ROAD MAP CONSULTING SERVICES|| February 10, 2012

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTANT SERVICES) GUYANA-REGIONAL SUPPORT TO THE CARIBBEAN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ROAD MAP CONSULTING SERVICES Technical Cooperation No. ATN/KF-12208-RG The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat has received financing...


EU to fund G$615M hydropower station in Guyana

GEORGETOWN, Guyana–The European Union has agreed to fund the construction of a small hydropower station on the Chiung River at Kato in Region...


IDB approves $30M investment for green technologies

Caribbean, Latin America companies to benefit from new fund The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $30 million loan designed to boost the private...


Energy week activities end on a high note in Guyana

The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) on Friday ended activities for Energy Week 2011 at the Umana Yana. The event was held under the theme “Guyana’s Youths...


GEA continues to target youths during CEW

The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) on Friday culminated activities for Energy Week 2011 at the Umana Yana under the theme “Guyana’s Youths...


(CLOSED) Call for proposals:Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER)

Proposal Deadline:   November 30, 2011, 11:59 PM (U.S. Eastern Standard Time) The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. National Science Foundation...


I.D.B. supports Guyana’s energy project that promotes RE

The Inter-American Development Bank approved a $5 million loan that aims to boost Guyana’s energy efficiency by improving its power sector’s operation and maintenance. The operation...


OLADE Strengthens The Energy Information Management

The Coordination of Information and Energy Statistics of OLADE held workshops about the development of the Energy Balances, Inventory of Greenhouse Gases and the implementation...


Upgrade, modification of traffic signals to power from solar, imminent

- solar energy to be primary source of power After four years of installing ‘modern’ traffic signals and paying a $5M utility bill per annum for...


Hinterland residents trained in installation, maintenance of solar home systems

Residents from hinterland communities in Regions Two, Three, Four, Five and Six, on Friday last, completed a five- day training session with technicians from the...


Guyana Hydro-Power Construction Likely to Start by Year End

The Caribbean should be pushing for renewable energy because of its vulnerability to fossil fuels, Head of State, Bharrat Jagdeo, has said and...


Amerindians to pay maintenance cost for solar electricity systems

Amerindian communities could by September begin receiving electricity supply from 11,000 65 watts solar home systems but they will have to pay a...


Renewable energy will be key tackling global warming — IPCC

The Government of Guyana’s investments into the development of hydro-power continue to be validated as a recently ended four-day meeting of the United...


Solar power surge in Guyana

Quite a few Guyanese have, for a long time, had a serious electricity problem. Many of our areas, particularly in the south, south-west and south-east...


Guyana ||Solar Energy to provide Electricity for 10,500 Hinterlands Homes

… Major solar power project announced Government has unveiled a major hinterland project that will see 10,500 homes being equipped with solar power. The programme is being...


The Amaila falls Hydro-Power Project is moving apace.

Prime Minister, Samuel Hind says the Amaila falls Hydro-Power Project is moving apace, with government currently working to reach financial closure, since...


Amaila Falls Hydro project… Fip flips licence to Sithe Global

Synergy Holdings Incorporated sold or transferred its licence to build a hydroelectric power plant in Guyana to the current developer Sithe Global,...


Authorities dismiss wind energy, biomass for hinterland electrification

Residents of Wowetta, Region Nine, were among some that received solar power equipment from government. Studies, conducted over the last years to explore the possibility...


20,000 coastal homes, 21 hinterland villages powered

A US$28.2M IDB-funded programme to take electricity to new housing schemes and the hinterland is over but Government yesterday announced that it has...


Developing nations yet to fully tap biomass energy – Guyana says ethanol production still on the cards

Developing nations have an untapped resource – bio-mass fuels – that could enable them to fight poverty, gain energy independence, and adapt to climate change,...


Amaila Falls hydro financing to be finalized in latter part of 2011 President Jagdeo of Guyana

President Bharrat Jagdeo stated that the agreement to finalise financing for the Amaila Falls hydropower project will be completed during the latter half...


Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI)

1. Green Loan Energy saving and solar powered appliances and devices as well as solar and wind projects will be among those that will benefit from...


Prime Minister touts Amaila Falls as great energy saver

Under the theme “Working to secure a clean Energy Future” the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) held an Architecture Seminar and Energy Exhibition at...


STARR Computers – leaders in energy saving computers and renewable energy

STARR Computers Inc. (STARR) has taken up the challenge in Guyana to promote Alternative Energy and to play its part in helping to save...


Guyana to receive US$30m for preserving forests + Investment in hydropower

Guyana’s President Bharrat Jagdeo has won the admiration of several world leaders for his knowledge and the manner in which he dealt with...


‘Green’ Marriott hotel to open in Guyana in 2013

Guyana will be home to the first Marriott Hotel in the Caribbean and Latin America with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from...


Spotlight: Guyana’s electricity needs will come from Renewable Energy

The Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP) is the next major development undertaking for Guyana that will revolutionise the electricity sector, making it more...


President Jagdeo receives 2010 Champion of the Earth Award from UNEP

Lord Nicholas Stern describes President as “one of the world’s foremost heads of government in advocating for a global low carbon future” His Excellency,...


Guyana's Hydropower

‘Point Lisas’ company hoping to bring cheaper electricity to Guyana

Guyana's Hydropower ENMAN Services of Point Lisas is spearheading a US$4 billion hydro-electric project in Guyana designed to bring cheaper electricity to both Guyana and Brazil. The...


File Source: Wind energy, Wikipedia Commons

Guyana Starts Wind Data Collection in Hinterland

The Project Implementation Unit of the Office of the Prime Minister has installed anemometers and associated dataloggers in four hinterland locations to collect wind data...


PV Panels on Roof of Community Centre, Paruima

Photovoltaic Systems Installed in Two Hinterland Communities with UNDP Grant Funding

In support of its strategy to provide efficient and reliable energy as one means of alleviating poverty, the Government received a grant from the United...





View My Stats